CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is a professional product and the label may be difficult to understand. Like most fungicides and herbicides, the amount of water is not important as it acts as a carrier. You will mix 1 1/2 tsp in no less than 1-2 gallons of water. Per the label, the product can cause discoloration of foliage and/or blooms on some varieties of roses. Popular choices for black spot on roses that come in smaller quantities would be Brandt Consan Triple Action 20, or Bayer Advanced Disease Control for Roses, Flowers and Shrubs Concentrate.
Yes, CuPRO 5000 DF is a good option to treat for Ball Moss. You need to apply in the early spring when trees are dormant. Apply 9 to 12 pounds of CuPRO 5000 per 100 gallons of water or .5 oz per gallon of water, using 1.5 gallons of spray per foot of tree height. Be sure to thoroughly wet ball moss tufts.
You can also add a non-ionic surfactant, like Kinetic, to help improve control. A second application may be required after 12 months.
This product is also good for Spanish Moss and lichens.
*Not for use in California
No, CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is not labeled to be used in or around a vegetable garden. Bonide Mancozeb Flowable would be a good alternative; please follow the product label for mixing and applying instructions.
CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is not labeled to be used on anything edible and we would not recommend it. Please refer to our Edible Fungicide products for the best product to use depending on what you are treating.
Yes, Cupro 5000 DF Fungicide is labeled for fire blight on flowering pear trees. Yes, this will wash off.
We would recommend using Fertilome Triple Action. It is labeled for use on grapes and blackberries. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. This will go on clear and will not leave a residue.
CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is meant to be applied directly to ornamentals and not the soil.
CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide does not list edible vegetation including grapefruit and other citrus as an appropriate application on the product label.
Honor Guard PPZ Fungicide with 14.3% Propiconazole is labeled to be used on citrus trees, just not inside of 12 months before harvest.
Yes, CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide can be used on podocarpus, also known as yew, for needle blight. This product cannot be used in California on podocarpus.
Kocide 3000-O Fungicide/Bactericide has been discontinued by the manufacturer with CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide being the recommended alternative product as both products contain the active ingredient Copper hydroxide.
CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is labeled to be used on oak trees for leaf spot only. You will mix 1 1/2 tsp in no less than 1-2 gallons of water per 1000 sqft.
No, CuPRO 5000 DF Fungicide is not labeled for use on St. Augustine grass. If you would like to give us more information about what disease you need to treat, we can recommend a product that would be better for your needs.
CuPRO 5000 is not labeled specifically to be used on Ligustrum Trees or other privet, however it is generally safe to use on most ornamental plants. Please contact your local cooperative extension and speak with a master gardener on which products and how to go about treating this specific tree.